We were discussing this internally today and got curious what others in HR think:
What’s one piece of advice you’d give someone just starting their career in HR?
Could be something you wish someone told you earlier, a mistake to avoid, or a skill that ended up mattering more than expected.
Hi Redditors 👋 April 2026 is Stress Awareness Month with the theme of #BeTheChange
So, we thought it would be the perfect time to discuss how to spot signs of stress in the workplace and how you can #BeTheChange as a team lead, employer or fellow colleague!
Signs of stress may include:
As a manager do any of the above signs sound familiar?
A few obvious ways to address feelings of stress include better sleep management, daily movement, talking with friends and family.
Employers though, can offer additional support such as access to an EAP service for mental health support or setting up workplace activities to help employees de-stress or take a breather.
Make it personal and supportive
Holding one to one meetings is also a great way to make contact with an employee if you are concerned. Just checking in every now and then gives them a chance to open up and perhaps address the root cause.
Let your employee know you’ve noticed a change, and ask open-ended and supportive questions. Sometimes all it takes is for someone to show concern and acknowledge stress to make things seem brighter. And don’t forget, if you implement any changes, check in after a week or so and see what’s working.
Lead by example
Set a good example and show your teams that they should take time to recharge. And take a look at workloads, tasks, and deadlines as a whole. If there’s always a lunchtime rush, one night where everyone stays late, or where deadlines consistently go over, it might be time to review working patterns.
Make sure your employees are taking their breaks and if they don't, be sure to remind them of their entitlements.
How do you support employees when they are feeling stressed? Let us know!
We feel you!
Expense tracking can be a pain but it's important to keep on top of where and on what your employees are spending.
You also don't want to find yourself in a position where you owe your employees but can't track down the receipt.
If you're a BrightHR customer, we have good news for you! 🎉
PoP is a free app for BrightHR customers that lets you easily stay on top of employee expenses.
Here's how to record expenses in 4 easy steps:
It's simple, quick and easy. Takes the stress out of expenses.
But what about business mileage calculations?
PoP comes with it's very own business mileage calculator, so you don't need to go the extra mile to calculate mileage.
All your staff need to do is:
With this information you can easily reimburse employee expenses and mileage claims in one. 💵
You can download the app for free:
St Patrick’s Day is coming up and whether you're a Guinness fan or not, it's a big celebration for a lot of people. ☘️
From an HR perspective though, it can raise a few practical questions, especially for companies with teams across the UK and Ireland.
Since it’s not a UK bank holiday (except in Northern Ireland), businesses with offices in England, Scotland or Wales might find employees asking about time off, particularly if they’re Irish or want to travel home to celebrate.
One option some organisations consider is holiday swapping, where employees can exchange a bank holiday for another cultural or personal holiday.
For HR teams that have dealt with this before, a few things seem to help:
1. Clear holiday swap policies
Some companies allow employees to swap certain bank holidays for cultural or religious ones, which can give people more flexibility.
2. Consistency across locations
If different offices observe different holidays, it can help to explain clearly how this works across teams.
3. Planning ahead
Encouraging employees to request swaps or leave early helps avoid operational issues.
4. Keeping policies inclusive
Flexible approaches can support employees who celebrate different cultural or national holidays.
Curious how other UK HR teams approach this.
Do most people just take annual leave for things like St Patrick’s Day, or have you seen holiday swapping become more common?
Hi Redditors! 👋💙
If you’ve ever refreshed your banking app at midnight or mentally spent your salary before it lands, you’re among friends. 🤝
That’s why knowing where to find your payslips in BrightHR actually matters more than you might think.
Your payslip isn’t just a piece of admin - it’s how you check you’ve been paid correctly, make sure your tax and NI look right, keep proof of income for rentals/loans, and spot any issues before they turn into a headache. A quick look now can save a lot of “uhhh why is this wrong?” later.
So if you’ve ever wondered “where do I actually find my payslips?” - this one’s for you 👇
Head to documents on the left hand side of your screen and then click into my payslips.
Here you will see all of your available payslips. Your most recent payslip should be at the top, but you can organise these in different ways. If your payslip is not available - you will need to speak to your employer
Select the payslip you wish to view and enter the secure password to access your payslip - if you are unsure what this is, please speak to your employer.
Once you have access to your payslip you can choose to download this for your personal records. But don't forget that a digital copy will be available for you and stored securely within the payroll software.
Payslips are also accessible via our mobile app, which you can download from the apple app store or google play store.
In the app locate the documents section which is found in the menu at the bottom of your screen.
From there you will find the tab my payslips
Tap your payslip, and again enter your password to access. If your payslip is not available - you will need to speak to your employer
Taking a few minutes to check your payslip can save you a lot of hassle later.
#️⃣ Making sure your National Insurance number and personal details are correct helps avoid admin mix-ups that can affect your tax record or future benefits.
💸 Your tax code is especially important - if it’s wrong, you could end up paying too much (or too little) tax without realising.
💰 Checking your pension contributions ensures you’re actually getting the money put aside for your future, and that employer contributions are being applied correctly.
🤑 Finally, reviewing additional payments or expenses helps confirm that bonuses, overtime, or reimbursements you’re owed have actually made it into your pay.
A quick check now = fewer surprises later!
If you're still stuck or just need a reminder - this video will clear things up 😊
Hi Redditors 👋🩵
We’re kicking off this community by answering one of the most common questions we see:
How do employees actually clock in and out with Blip?
For anyone new here, Blip is a clock-in and clock-out app from BrightHR. It works on both mobile and desktop and is designed to make time tracking straightforward for employees, while helping employers stay compliant with Working Time Regulations and export accurate timesheets for payroll.
How clocking in and out works
Blip can be set up in a few different ways, depending on what works best for your workplace.
📱 Mobile or 💻 desktop clock-ins
⏱ Forgot to clock in or out?
Hey…it happens!
📍 Virtual boundaries (geofencing)
Blip includes an optional geofencing feature. When enabled by the employer, this creates a virtual boundary around a workplace using GPS. Employees are reminded to clock in or out when they enter or leave that specific location.
A couple of important points here:
This helps reduce manual edits and improves the accuracy of timesheets, without constant location tracking.
🔒 Data protection
Employee data stays protected, and location data is only used for the purpose of clocking in and out when geofencing is enabled.
📷 QR code clock-ins
If geofencing isn’t a good fit, employers can also set up QR codes. Employees simply scan a code when entering or leaving the workplace - no GPS involved.
We hope this clears up how Blip works in practice. If you’ve got questions (or want us to explain other features in plain English), feel free to drop them below.